But Beal would bring more than just physical tools if he decides to come to USC. His 272 tackles over the last two years are astonishing, but not nearly as impressive as his 4.3 GPA and sincere desire to perform just as well in the classroom.

That dedication in the classroom has sparked his interest in the University of Southern California.

"What really stands out about USC is that their business school is ranked very high in the World Academic News Report," Beal Said. "I hope they have connections for me in the business school if football doesn't work out for me."